Vaporising

Looking to get higher without fire? Are you a patient who feels that smoking Cannabis is counter-productive? The Cannabis College emphasises medicinal uses of the plant, and we can demonstrate to you the safest, cleanest and most cost-effective way to use your herbal medication. Vaporisers are aromatherapy devices that administer about three times more THC (active cannabinoid) than smoking does, but in the less harmful form of steam and without any tars, carcinogens, smoke or chemicals. If you’re over 18, have a full belly, and can provide some weed, after visiting our garden we will introduce you to one of our many vaporisers.

Vaporising presents a healthy alternative to smoking Cannabis by administering the active ingredients in vapour. Hot air (convection) or hot plates (conduction) are used to turn the trichomes (resin glands containing psychoactive compounds) into vapour, letting you inhale 95-100% pure cannabinoids. Vaporisers are calibrated at a temperature of 180º-220ºC (356º-428ºF), which is the melting point for the trichomes. This is called “aromatherapy,” as it is also the process by which chest colds are treated with kitchen herbs in a bowl of boiling water. In fact, many kitchen herbs can be vaporised with Cannabis (no more than three in combination) such as chamomile, eucalyptus, peppermint or lemongrass. For more information and temperature charts for aromatherapy, check out the many related sites on the Internet. Vaporisers are a smoke-free alternative that produce a clear, uplifting high without the heavy body “stone” usually brought about by smoking bongs or using the Indica family of Cannabis.

Medical patients definitely benefit from smoke-free therapy and the amount of THC and other cannabinoids that are released is several times more pure than the effects from smoking. Medicinal users save money as well as protecting their respiratory system, with the added benefit of the ability to regulate dosage. Most users, recreational or otherwise, notice an awakening and refreshing high with added sharpness of colour and a general heightening of the senses, although as with any drug use, vaporising Cannabis should be done in moderation. After using the machine the heightened sensitivity in the body tends to lead to a “cheap date” syndrome, in which drugs consumed afterwards are often felt immediately and experienced as considerably stronger. This includes recreational as well as prescription drugs, plus legal substances such as caffeine, nicotine and especially alcohol (we do not recommend consuming alcohol soon after vaporizing!).

Recreational and medicinal patients must be aware of the strength of vaporised Cannabis. Please keep in mind that if you feel “high” or “stoned” after using Cannabis, an actual medical overdose has occurred. A proper medicinal dosage of the plant in a vaporiser is a much smaller amount than for recreational users. If too much vapour (or smoke) has been consumed, a large dose of sugar will help the body’s levels regulate, but this situation can be avoided by having a meal before vaporising (or smoking). For many people the flavour from a vaporiser is the ultimate taste experience, offering a purer taste than is possible with combustion. Many coffeeshops offer free use of various vaporisers, and around the world sales have increased dramatically over the past few years, so don’t be surprised if someone asks you to “get higher without fire!”

Relevant information

Cannabinoid analysis and quality control are vital for both the safety and personal requirements of every consumer. This is why the Cannabis College offers a testing service using a TLC protocol developed by Alpha-Cat for everyone who wants an accurate analysis of what they are consuming.

Coffeeshop staff training usually takes place after 19:00 in the Cannabis College. We require a minimum of 6 people and can comfortably fit up to 12 in each session. All training sessions include a basic cannabis knowledge test, free information to take away, and refreshments.